Fantastic Shrink Plastic Jewellery and Crafts

Fantastic Shrink Plastic Jewellery and Crafts
Author: Natalia Colman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2012-04
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9780957096820

Natalia Colman's latest book is brimming with fabulous projects that all use shrink plastic. It covers a variety of shrink plastic techniques that are super fun to try and the back pages feature templates that have come in handy when making some of the projects.

Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk!

Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk!
Author: Kathy Sheldon
Publisher: Union Square & Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Plastic jewelry
ISBN: 9781454703495

Remember Shrinky Dinks--those plastic sheets that magically shrink and harden when heated in the oven? Millions of fans do. Now theyre back ... and a hot trend with both mainstream and Etsy crafters. Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk! introduces crafters to this friendly, fast, and fun way to create cool--and surprisingly chic--jewelry. It covers everything from the many new kinds of shrink plastic available (including printable) to the latest techniques. The 35 stylish projects include cute animal-shaped rings, a Mexican oilcloth necklace, origami airplane earrings, and more!

The Crafty Chica Creates!

The Crafty Chica Creates!
Author: Kathy Cano Murillo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2022-01-04
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0760372187

The Queen of Latina Style, Kathy Cano Murillo, is back with fantastic art and craft projects—including brand-new ideas and previous favorites—in The Crafty Chica Creates.

Shrink Art Jewelry

Shrink Art Jewelry
Author: Karen Phillips
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Jewelry making
ISBN: 9781591744375

Easy instructions and everything youngsters need to make super cool jewelry using shrink plastic. Full color. Consumable.

Paper Jewelry

Paper Jewelry
Author: Denise Brown
Publisher: CICO Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-10-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781908170965

Discover how to make unique, stunning pieces of jewelry by manipulating paper. It’s amazing what you can produce using four basic methods—papier maché, rolling, folding, and quilling. You won’t need specialist tools or equipment, and will even be able to use recycled materials, such as newspaper, gift wrap, envelopes, and candy wrappers. Denise Brown’s 35 beautiful projects offer something for everyone, with easy beginner ideas as well as more complicated pieces, in a whole range of styles. Make crazily coloured and funky shaped quilled earrings, or a classic shimmering pearl necklace and matching ring using rolled paper strips. The striking red velvet necklace and bracelet are made from papier-maché beads, while the fun pompom ring and necklace are created simply by folding. Each project has clear, step-by-step artworks to explain the process and the techniques section for each method will teach you all you need to know. With plenty of inspiration and guidance, you’ll soon be able to experiment with each technique to create your own one-off pieces.

The Cat Lover's Craft Book

The Cat Lover's Craft Book
Author: Neko Shugei
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2018-11-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1462920489

Unleash Your Inner Crazy Craft Lady! Here a cat there a cat, everywhere a crafted cat! Cats to decorate your home, to wear, or to give to someone you love. The Cat Lover's Craft Book is dedicated to those who craft and those who are in love with all things cat-related! Whether you like to embroider, crochet, sew, knit or felt, there's a cat-tastic project inside this charming book you'll want to try your hand at, including: Turn your umbrella handle into a furry cat's tail Sew and embroider a personalized cat book cover Make a lovely hand embroidered brooch or earrings Make a cute cat door stop using a bottle and fabric Make cuddly cat pouches, purses and bags Knit, crochet or sew a charming cat-shaped pillow Sew a chic cat badge or button cover using cross-stitched fabric Sew an adorable cat doll and dress her up And so much more! Super simple, step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates make these adorable cat crafts accessible to knitting, felting and embroidery beginners. These purr-fect needlework crafts will delight cat lovers of all ages, and provide many hours of fun creating cute and kitschy cat-inspired items--the perfect handmade gifts with lots of purr-sonality.

Plexi Class

Plexi Class
Author: Tonia Davenport
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2008-05-27
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600610615

Class is in session for an industrial twist on mixed-media art! &break;&break;Grab a seat in the front row and get ready to take notes: You're about to be introduced to Plexiglas as you've never seen it before. Quickly gaining popularity among crafters and do-it-yourselfers, acrylic sheeting (commonly known as Plexiglas) is more versatile, inexpensive and forgiving to work with than glass - but can be used to create many of the same effects. With an easy-to-follow techniques section and nearly 30 step-by-step projects, Plexi Class teaches you how to combine Plexiglas with vinyl, shrink plastic and other unexpected elements to create refreshingly unique jewelry and accessories. &break;&break;Add texture, depth and color to distressed acrylic with pretty tissue paper, a favorite newspaper clipping or painted phonebook pages. &break;&break; Combine plastics with beads and wire for surprisingly light and delicate earrings, bracelets, pendants and more.&break; Stamp and emboss Plexiglas charms for dimensional, wearable works of art.&break; Heat and bend acrylic for sleek and simple rings, hair accessories and even a nightlight. &break;&break;All you need are a few simple tools and materials to get started. Let Plexi Class be your study guide for mastering this ultramodern medium.

Rubber Stamped Jewelry

Rubber Stamped Jewelry
Author: Sharilyn Miller
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2003-09-23
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781581803846

A world of creative jewelry design at your fingertips! Now you can combine the self-expressive qualities of rubber stamping with the elegance of jewelry-making. It's easier than you think! Sharilyn Miller provides all of the tips and techniques you need inside. She clearly illustrates the basics of jewelry-making, then provides step-by-step guidelines for creating beautiful embellishments with rubber stamps and easy-to-find materials, including polymer clay, decorative fibers, shrink plastic, foam, copper and glass. You'll also find 20 exciting wearable art projects, complete with easy-to-follow instructions and attractive full-color photographs. Throughout, Miller helps you craft imaginative, attractive pieces of jewelry that are ready to wear or give as gifts!

Low-Mess Crafts for Kids

Low-Mess Crafts for Kids
Author: Debbie Chapman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2018-06-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1624145582

A collection of craft ideas for kids that create a minimum of mess.

The Jewelry Recipe Book

The Jewelry Recipe Book
Author: Nancy Soriano
Publisher: Artisan Books
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-04-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1579656188

The Jewelry Recipe Book takes materials available at large craft stores (as well as specialty shops and artisan shops on Etsy)—beads, shrink plastic, leather, lace, pearls, sequins, polymer clay, yarn, and pinecones, to name a few—and transforms them into one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. Each of the 35 mini chapters organized by material consists of three projects and three skill levels, adding up to more than 100 stunning pieces that could easily be found for sale at Urban Outfitters or Anthropologie. Every piece is beautifully photographed, as are the majority of how-to steps, and the information is presented in an easy-to-follow way, like a recipe. The book also includes an overview of simple jewelry-making techniques and tips, with best practices for how to work with various materials; how to wear jewelry; and how to work with design elements that include color, scale, and shape.